BTW - sorry - forgot to include this on the previous post. . .there is a special that runs in the winter for hotels in Seattle. You can book on-line. There are some very good deals here. The specials are good until 03/31/01. Here's the website (I am in no way affilated with them, just thought I'd pass along the info):
http://www.seattleinsider.com - look for supersaver weekend.